| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.8 km |
| Coordinates | -10.696, 161.830 |
| UTC time | 1996-04-08 20:46:39.130 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 8, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Monday, April 8, 1996 at 20:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honiara (Solomon Islands - SB), about 249.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 161.830 and latitude -10.696.
| Location | Honiara |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-04-08
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